Telesat Canada Buys Anik F1 Replacement From Astrium

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Telesat Canada Buys Anik F1 Replacement From Astrium

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In the first satellite purchase announcement of 2003, Telesat Canada has contracted with Astrium to build a replacement satellite for Anik F1, to be named Anik F1R. The satellite, scheduled for launch in 2005, will include substantial content provided by Canadian suppliers. Financial details were not disclosed. A launch vehicle has not yet been selected.

Anik F1R will be based on Astrium’s Eurostar 3000 bus, and mass about 4 metric tones when launched. It will carry 24 C-band and 32 Ku-band transponders. It should have a design life of 15 years.

Anik F1R will replace Boeing built Anik F1, a BSS 702 satellite model, which is experiencing accelerated degradation of its solar array panels. Anik F1 was launched November 21, 2000 and positioned at 107.3°W.

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February 4, 2003